Mobile Plant Fitter

  • Full-time
  • Role Type: Permanent, Full-time

Company Description

United Infrastructure is a UK-based infrastructure services company delivering critical energy, power, water, telecoms and social infrastructure projects. Following the acquisition of Wood’s UK Transmission & Distribution business, United Infrastructure has strengthened its capabilities in power engineering, construction and asset optimisation, supporting grid resilience and the transition to a low-carbon energy system. The company partners with public and private clients to deliver safe, sustainable and future-ready infrastructure across the UK.

Job Description

United Infrastructure Transmission & Distribution are recruiting for a hybrid/mobile Plant Fitter. This is a full time, permanent position. In this role you would be required to be based at Darlington, County Durham for a minimum of 24 weeks for familiarisation and training. Thereafter you would operate independently. This lead-in period is essential to ensure they are fully aligned with our operational standards and procedures. UK travel is also required in the role.

As a UK wide operation, you will work as part of a team who are responsible for the Planning & Control of Servicing.  This will include the day to day repairs of HGV and varied fleet equipment as well as the planned maintenance of Specialised Overhead Line Winching & Tensioning Machinery.

 

What You Will Do

  • Carry out mechanical maintenance and repairs on specialist OHL plant & Equipment including winches, Puller/tensioners Tractors HGVs and other specialist plant and equipment.
  • Support mobilisation and demobilisation of plant for OHL projects.
  • Conduct pre-use inspections, fault finding, and routine servicing of mechanical systems.
  • Carry out preventative maintenance and scheduled servicing in line with manufacturer and company standards.
  • Ensure all repair work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
  • Maintain accurate service and repair records in compliance with company procedures.
  • Work on-site to attend breakdowns and perform emergency repairs when required.
  • Order and fit replacement parts, ensuring cost-effective and timely repairs.
  • Adhere to all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations.
  • communicate effectively with the workshop team, supervisors, and site managers regarding job progress and issues with plant and equipment.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to maintaining a clean and organised working environment.

 

In accordance with British Assessment Certifications OHSAS 18001, ISO9001:2000 and ISO 14001, each employee will comply with and contribute to the effective implementation of the UIG T&D's policies: - 

  • Health and Safety Policy 
  • Quality Policy 
  • Environmental Policy 
  • Ethical Code of Conduct Policy 
  • Drug & Alcohol Policy 

Qualifications

What We Are Looking For

The role requires the following skills and attributes:

Essential:

  • Asbestos Awareness
  • COSHH Awareness
  • Emergency First Aid at Work
  • Face Face Test – Alphasolway
  • Fire Awareness
  • Harness and Fall Arrest
  • LOLER Awareness
  • Manual Handling
  • Environmental Awareness
  • Working at Height Awareness

 

Desirable:

  • HAVS Awareness
  • ECITB Abrasive Wheels
  • Spill management
  • BORDA Off Road Driver – 4x4 Pick Ups
  • DVLA Towing License Training and Test
  • Time served Fitter, holding recognised qualifications with a Dealership or Company that relates to Roles/Duties e.g. Tractor Dealership/ Plant/Transport Dealership / Relevant Construction Company
  • HGV Class 2 license (Class 1 Desirable).
  • CITB / CPCS or recognised equivalent Lorry Loader certificate desirable
  • Digital Tachograph Card desirable.
  • Strap & Chains – Loads must be fully competent
  • Fork-Lift / Telehandler License desirable

Applicants for this role must have Right to Work in the UK.

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